A pointed toe, a shoe in the shade that matches your skin tone, or a chunky sole — these are the details that make up a leg-lengthening shoe. And no, just because they're giving off the illusion of height doesn't mean they have to be heels. The sandals [1], sneakers, and heels here are carefully selected, featuring trendy details that are functional too.
The wraparound ankle straps are just high enough, so they won't cut your calf at an awkward spot or make your legs look stumpy. And the platforms on these sneakers will draw eyes downward, making it seem as though your stems go on forever. Of course you could always invest in Christian Louboutin's new nude flats [2] or the iconic Stuart Weitzman Nudist [3]. But while these styles are famous for getting the job done, we have also found some stylish alternatives.
Forever 21 Faux Leather Wedges [4] ($28)
ASOS Leapfrog Pointed Ballet Flats [5] ($30)
Topshop Hope Braided Sandals [6] ($40)
ASOS Talent Tie Leg Wedge Sandals [7] ($52)
Superga 2790 Platform Sneakers [8] ($80)
Kendall & Kylie Abi Suede Nude Court Pointed Pumps [9] ($146)
Flamingos Tatum Mesh Platform Sneaker in White [10] ($370)
Zara Flat Leather Shoes [11] ($90)
Soludos Tall Wedge Espadrilles [12] ($95)
Miss KG Paige White Heeled Sandals [13] ($89)
W Concept Open Toe Pumps [14] ($198)
Zara Lace-Up Leather Sandals [15] ($139)
ASOS Propellor Lace Up Pointed Heels [16] ($73)
Chloé Scalloped Leather Ballerina Flat [17] ($495)
Michael Kors Braided Raffia Platforms [18] ($350)
Diane von Furstenberg Women's Rimini Ankle Wrap Sandal [19] ($298)
Steve Madden Plmbeach Platform Wedge Sandal [20] ($100)
ASOS Friendship Tie Leg Leather Sandals [21] ($46)
Stuart Weitzman Nudist Sandal [22] ($398)
Aldo Chareri Block Heels [23] ($110)
Rebecca Minkoff Christy Leather City Sandal [24] ($195)
Everlane The Modern Babo [25] ($145)
Christian Louboutin Solasofia Flat Ada N°6 [26] ($595)
Robert Clergerie Raffia Platform Sneaker [27] ($395)